Zopiclone vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 104.2× as often as Oxazepam in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 3,003 in England.
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,003items
Oxazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 312,949 | 3,003 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,042,460 | 38,285 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,665 | £31,309 |